The bill establishes a state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation in South Dakota. It defines key terms related to apprenticeships, including "apprentice," "apprenticeable occupation," "apprenticeship agreement," and "registered apprenticeship program," among others. The office will serve as the sole state apprenticeship agency, responsible for establishing standards for registered apprenticeship programs, adopting equal employment opportunity plans, and resolving disputes related to apprenticeship agreements. The office will be administered by the secretary of the department.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the secretary promulgate rules regarding the administration of the apprenticeship program, covering areas such as program standards, registration procedures, monitoring methods, and complaint procedures, all in accordance with federal regulations. The act will take effect once the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship formally recognizes the state apprenticeship agency established by this legislation.